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St. Ambrose president Amy Novak and Mount Mercy president Todd Olson sign a "strategic combination" agreement on Thursday, Aug. 1. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

St. Ambrose, Mount Mercy University complete first step in historic merger

St. Ambrose University has officially become the “parent company” of Mount Mercy University, 10 months after the universities announced their historic merger at a press conference held on Mount Mercy’s campus Aug. 1, 2024. “Today, we are officially one, combined…

Photos: 2012 Forty Under 40 Awards Dinner

Eight things to know about NewBo City Market

By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS–The NewBo City Market is working on the finishing touches. Staff…

New venture offers business credit repair

By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS — For Fred and Susan Dumbaugh, their initial business ventures may…

Bata’s Restaurant opens in NewBo neighborhood

By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS — A father-and-son team is opening a new restaurant in the…

Flooded to the roof

Gutter and roofing company recovers from 2008 flood By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS — Rod Manson’s…

United Fire Group weathers the storm

By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS — They have a lot to celebrate. United Fire Group,…

Museum on schedule for July grand opening

By Pat Shaver Photos provided by the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library CEDAR…